RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE

Back in the mid-late '80s I bumped into Jim Burns a couple of times in the Angel pub (behind tin pan alley). He was a happy drunk . All I can remember in the drunken conversations we had, was talking about 'Hawaii steel metal'. (he was talking about building Hawaiin guitars. Me being metalhead at the time)..Did I spell Hawaiin right

Well I have a Washburn Status.I got it back in the late '80s After a long time the electrics packed up. They are active basses,and a criticism of these basses are that they are 'too bright sounding' However Mr. Graham Noden in Denmark st.(top bloke),deactivated it as the pickups are strong enough to work without a battery. The band love it. Graham also said that in the'80s alot of manufacturers made active basses as a fad and fashion.Maybe he's got a point

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It doesn't do any harm to bring someone with you, if he/she knows what to look out for in a bass.(action,intonation etc.) If you have someone you look up to whether it's Flea or cronos,you could go for something in that line. At the end of the day,so long as you love it and there are no flaws in it (bowed neck etc) you will make a good purchase. Hope you get a cool bass

just got ag500 sc from mistaah benn. Altho'expensive, these amps rawk!

Thanks Benn! (nice guy to do business with)

So many basses out there, so much choice. In the end,it comes down to what feels/sounds right for the individual buying it. (Gibson Thunderbirds look awesome but are known to have dodgy headstocks etc) People should buy what feels right for them,whether it's brand x or Fender

Well here it is. Waddya think? I may be repeating myself if you've seen my other thread .Anyway, it sounds great.The cab I have has no tweeter. I've gone above budget , but it's worth it.(Nice one Benn). Next year I intend to get tweed box for AG 500SC,and cover for cab. Also another DB-112(wow factor etc:) I found rack bag in loft,and was wondering if I have to remove it from bag prior to gigging. I know amp has vents ,so I've probably answered my own question. Phot's from phone, if you wanna see more let me know. Cheers

Well, here is pic . of new rig. Waddya think? Hopefully Next year ,I intend to get tweed box for the AG500SC& cover for DB-112 cab. Also 1 more DB-112 cab.(extra cab purely for wow!factor.) Forgot to mention that the cab has no tweeter.(Booom!) Sound is awesome.I've had various setups over the years combos& amp/cab . This is the best sounding for me.I ended going abou£150.00 over budget so far, but it is worth it! :wub: Band situation is messy at the moment(isn't it always?!) so I'm not in too much of a rush to get the above. I found a rack bag in loft,and was wondering if I really have to move amp from it when gigging? I suppose I'd have to because the vents would be covered. Photo is from phone. If you wanna see more,let me know. Cheers

Can I have it back!? (only kidding!) looks awesome

I use Toneport in my Mac.,and it is good. What's 'Vista"? Hasta la vista ?

I have toneport gx. Excellent(cost me about £58.00 from Rockstop charing x rd) Recording plug in not included. If you want to record , you could purchase riff master as an add on. (approx £40.00)

Waiting for mistahhbenn to send . When Ireceive ,I will let you know,with some pics. Cheers

Paid for AGUILAR SC 500 today from Mistahbenn. (co incidence or what!) All I need now is a tweed case for it .(Too much cash spent aleady)

Thanks again folks. Well,um, I saw MISTAHBENN had an Aguilar SC-500 for sale yesterday. Paid for it today. Looking forward to receiving it. Fingers crossed all is ok. Now I have to find Tweed case for it....(more expense

I have zoom b21u. However, I have a LINE 6 TONEPORTGX. (install cd into mac/pc plug box into usb socket-and off you go.) On screen are virtual amps/effects etc. around£57.00 new If you get some spare cash, go for this.

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Maybe it's not!

It's here! Taken from mobile phone

Thanks for kind words. Both look good. Thing is, they both seem to be (on paper) too powerful for my cab. Am thinking about maybe a Freddy Krueger.Any more thoughts? Cheers

Wow! Bill wymans front room!

Howdy! I'm at the halfway stage of having a pretty(as well as useful)setup. (In my last post, I was looking for something which would look nice in my flat and would be still there on display when I've packed up playing) Anyway , I am expecting delivery of the Aguilar tomorrow. Trouble is, I still havent decided on what head to go with it. Please bear in mind the wattage etc. also I've only got about £300.00 left to play with(give or take a few pounds!) Lighter is better( markbass heads are not me ) Oh, the cab is in the TWEED COLOUR Please advise Cheers